Why the toilet makes noise

 The toilet flush turns itself off

When the toilet flush is self-contained, commonly known as a 'ghost flush', one may wonder why this phenomenon occurs. It is usually related to a faulty flap in the toilet tank, which means that the water in the tank slowly escapes. When the water reaches a certain level, the water activates and seems to flush itself.

What gurgling might indicate

Gurgling is more difficult to detect, as it could be related to several factors. It could be traced back to a sewer drain problem, a toilet blockage or other blockages. In case of gurgling, it is advisable to try using another toilet in the house until the problem is resolved. If the gurgling comes from several drains, it is possible that the main plumbing line is blocked.

You hear dripping noises coming from the toilet

If the toilet is dripping, it is more than likely that there is a leak somewhere inside the toilet. Check if there is water on the floor to see if it is an external leak. 

If you see no water on the floor, then the toilet is leaking somewhere inside, probably from the flare. If the flare is damaged, water will leak from the tank into the toilet bowl until it is repaired.

The toilet does not stop working

After flushing, the toilet should make a running noise for about 30 seconds as water from the tank runs down to fill the bowl. If it continues to flow, it is more than likely that there is a leak between the tank and the bowl. The leak could be attributed to a flapper, a fill valve or another component. An experienced plumber can examine the problem and quickly assess which part needs to be replaced.

The flush produces a whistling or squealing sound

If you hear a whistling or squeaking sound when flushing, this could be attributed to a faulty valve or another problem. This is a component that we can easily repair and can assess on site to see if there are other factors contributing to this problem. The problem can also occur with older toilets, which use a slightly different system. We can help you upgrade to a newer toilet or newer components to make this noise disappear.

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